Creamy Potato Soup

This is the perfect soup for a cool windy day today. I will also be having some garlic bread and fresh carrot sticks on the side. If you like a bit of heat add some cayenne pepper stirred in at the end.

4 nice sized potatoes of your choice (red is good!)

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup prechopped onion

1 1/4 cups chicken broth-more if you cook potatoes in the broth

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk, divided

1/4 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 bacon slices, halved and precook

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions

fresh flat leaf parsley

Preparation

1. Cook potatoes in chicken broth or water until tender. Cut in half; cool slightly.

2. Cook bacon in skillet, then drain on paper towel. Wipe out skillet with paper towel before using in next step.